"Since I commute with a toddler, my gear, and the toddler's gear, I've found that a front basket on my bike and slim-fitting panniers that fit under his bike seat work best. Can you do a pannier roundup sometime? I'd love to see what else is out there."

When you have a lot of stuff to carry, or just don't want to deal with the weight of carrying what you do have on your back, panniers are the way to go. Keep reading to see which bike panniers made our wish list!